Psalms 32:9

Do not be like the horse or the mule, that have no understanding, but need bridle and halter to curb them, else they will not come near to you.”

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In The King James Version

Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.

In Context

8“With my eye steadfastly upon you, I will instruct and teach you The way you should go.

10The godless have many sorrows, but those who trust in the Lord will be compassed about by his kindness.

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Cross References

James 4:7Therefore submit to God. Stand up to the devil, and he will flee from you.

Matthew Henry on Psalms 32:8-11

Devout Confidence. 7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah. 8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye. 9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee. 10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the Lord , mercy shall compass him about. 11 Be glad in… Read the whole commentary →

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